I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

as Black History Month comes to a close in our land, I rise this afternoon to draw attention to the fact that the first African-American U.S. Senator in our Republic's history was Hiram Rhodes Revels of my State of Mississippi. As a matter…

tomorrow I will cast my vote against the removal of our duly elected President. I will do so based upon my understanding of the duty conferred upon me by the Constitution of the United States. I do not believe the House managers have…

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk for Professor Dershowitz on behalf of myself and Senators McSally and Moran. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The question for counsel to the President, directed to Professor Dershowitz, by Senators…

I rise today to commend Julius ``Julie'' P. Knapp for his service to our Nation during the past 45 years. Mr. Knapp retires this month from his position as the FCC's Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology, OET, where he helped…

with regard to the so-called ``Rip and Replace Act'' that would facilitate the United States joining our allies and protecting us, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be withdrawn; that the Wicker substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to…

the Senator, my good friend from Utah, has asked unanimous consent that we pass the version of the bill I authored. Ordinarily, I would very much appreciate that. The problem with his request is that in this Congress, it prevents us from…

the time is fleeting. The distinguished Republican whip is correct. We had hoped that the robocall bill could be included with unanimous consent with two other very important pieces of legislation--one being the Broadband DATA Act, S…

notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 328, S. 1822. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…

I would simply hope that--and I will not object--we will mean what we say when we limit the time on these votes. We have eight more votes, and if Members will cooperate, we can get finished with that. I withdraw my objection.

I will read the first two verses of ``Sermons We See'' by Edgar Guest. I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine…

let me join my dear friend and colleague from New Hampshire in paying tribute to so many things about Johnny Isakson. I know we are supposed to abide by the rules, address remarks to the Chair, and not speak to each other, and if I…

I would simply say in response to my good friend from Massachusetts: Where are the fast and slow lanes? They may happen sometimes. We have been warned for 2 years this is going to happen. It hasn't happened. What has happened is the…

in reserving the right to object, let me disagree fundamentally with my friends on the other side of the aisle about who is on the right side of history. I would simply offer to my distinguished colleagues and to other Members of the body…

I ask unanimous consent that following the cloture vote on Executive Calendar No. 353, the time following the recess until 4:30 p.m. be reserved for tributes to retiring Senator Isakson; further that the time from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. be…

I have 6 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Feinstein be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled recess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from California.

I rise this afternoon because there is a legislative deadline in front of this body that we dare not miss. Even as I speak, our colleagues in the House Energy and Commerce Committee are considering the Satellite Television Extension and…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization Act

for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the…

I am wearing a pin on my right lapel that was presented to me by some folks today who appreciate veterans, and I appreciate being recognized. I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve. I retired from that organization, and…

I ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes equally divided between each vote in this series and that all votes after the first be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered…

we have been talking about the USMCA and the Senator from Ohio crammed into just a few moments quite a bit of facts. We are late in time, so I am going to try to abbreviate my remarks. The Senator from Ohio taught me something a few years…

I will speak for only a few moments, and then the distinguished junior Senator from Alaska will close this part of the debate. The senior Senator from Alaska mentioned that only 38 of us have actually served with Senator Ted Stevens. Of…